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Blend of polypropylene glycol + methyl glucose derivatives Helps soften and smooth skin and hair Excellent hydrating ingredient due to its humectant (water-binding) properties Can be used to enhance the texture of cosmetic formulas Key benefits: Hydration.
Ppg-20 Methyl Glucose Ether
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Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
Purpose
Excellent hydrating ingredient due to its humectant (water-binding) properties. Also helps soften skin and can be used to enhance formulary texture.
Rating
GOOD
Category
Humectant
INCI Purpose
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Benefits
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Blend of polypropylene glycol + methyl glucose derivatives
Helps soften and smooth skin and hair
Excellent hydrating ingredient due to its humectant (water-binding) properties
Can be used to enhance the texture of cosmetic formulas
Article
PPG-20 methyl glucose ether is a blend of polypropylene glycol and methyl glucose derivatives that helps soften and smooth skin and hair. It is considered an excellent hydrating ingredient due to its humectant (water-binding) properties. It is sometimes used to enhance the texture of cosmetic formulas.
According to suppliers of PPG-20 methyl glucose ether, it comes as a pale yellow, medium-viscosity liquid in its raw material form and is obtained from corn.
In 2016, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel concluded PPG-20 methyl glucose ether is a safe cosmetic ingredient. Suppliers of this ingredient recommend usage levels range from 0.1% to 5%, depending on application and amount of moisturization desired.
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